Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course explores the issue of police brutality in the United States, analyzing its root causes and proposing solutions to prevent it from happening. Students will gain a deep understanding of the impact of police brutality on marginalized communities and examine the role of law enforcement in society.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue of police brutality in the United States
- Analyze the root causes of police brutality and its impact on marginalized communities
- Propose solutions to prevent police brutality from happening
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the root causes of police brutality in the United States
- Examine the impact of police brutality on marginalized communities
- Propose solutions to prevent police brutality from happening
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of law enforcement in the United States
- Interest in social justice issues
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online Self-Paced
- Video Lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Criminal Justice Reform in the United States
- Race, Crime, and Justice
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative
- Activist and Scholar
Related Books
Description
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States. These nationwide uprisings have transformed into an intense interest from the public around understanding systemic racism and abuse of power. Millions of Americans and people around the world are watching incidents of police violence and excessive force captured on video, but are looking to learn about the inequalities at the root of these incidents. While the calls of Black Lives Matter protesters to #DefundThePolice are being heard for the first time by many Americans, they are part of a longstanding effort by communities and activists to reinvest in communities rather than policing and prisons. In this course, you will learn about the history of police violence in America, become aware of laws and policies that prevent accountability, understand the demands of protesters, and gain the knowledge and tools to fight for change locally. The content for this Community Awareness course is adapted from a Teach-Out launched in July of 2020 from experts from across the United States involved in activism, social work, law, government, and higher education.
Outline
- Introduction and History
- Ryan Henyard: Welcome to the Police Brutality in America Teach-Out
- Angela Dillard: Law & Order in America
- R. L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy: Theoretical History of Abolition
- Origins of this Course
- Groundrules for Engagement
- Meet the Teach-Out Contributors
- Help us learn more about you!
- Module Introduction
- The Roots of Policing in the United States
- Black Lives Matter
- Optional: The 1619 Project
- Understanding the Impact of Police Violence
- Eugene Rogers: Seven Last Words of the Unarmed
- Elizabeth James: The Impact of Systemic Racism
- R. L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy: Policing in Schools
- Lauren Velez - Introduction to Avalon Housing
- Lauren Velez - Avalon Housing Client Story
- LaBresha Scott- Avalon Housing Client Story
- Ryan Henyard: Say Her Name
- Charles Buchanan: Black Trans Lives Matter
- Module Introduction
- Optional: Seven Last Words of the Unarmed
- Optional: Police Brutality in America Teach-Out Spotify List
- Robert Sellers: I Am So Tired
- How Structural Racism Affects Healthcare
- Policing and Gentrification
- The Talk: Conversations Among Black Families
- What is intersectionality?
- Black Women and Police Violence
- Optional: #SayHerName
- LGTBQ+ Communities and Police Violence
- Policing in a Modern Context
- Barbara McQuade: Qualified Immunity
- Barbara McQuade: Pattern or Practice
- Lisa Jackson: How Does Police Oversight Work?
- Sheriff Derrick Jackson: Six Pillars of Changing Policing
- Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang: Social Work and Policing Partnerships
- The Systems that Protect the Police
- Optional: Police Unions
- What is police militarization?
- Department of Defense Military Surplus Programs
- ICE and Violence in Detention
- Police Abolition Movements
- Responding to Police Brutality
- Eugene Rogers: Arts and Activism
- Ketra Armstrong: The Role of Sport in Social Justice Movements
- Ketra Armstrong: Lessons from Colin Kaepernick
- Aaron Foley: The Journalism Industry
- Aaron Foley: The Role of Black Media Outlets
- Aaron Foley: The Complex Relationship Between Police and the Media
- Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Systemic Racism as a Public Health Issue
- Sheriff Derrick Jackson: A Sheriff's Perspective on Police Reform
- Lisa Jackson: Community Oversight in Policing at the Local Level
- Kathleen Meadows - Avalon’s Alternative Response to Policing
- Kathleen Meadows - Avalon’s Additional Resources
- Lauren Velez - Avalon Housing Resident's Feedback to Police
- Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang: Limits of Legislative Police Reform
- Colin Kaepernick: Abolition for the People
- Journeys to Abolition
- Taking action
- Ryan Henyard: Taking Action Against Police Brutality in Your Community
- Lisa Jackson: Taking Action at the Community Level
- Taking Community Action: Flower Boi STL
- Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang: How to get involved with your elected officials
- Elizabeth James: Survival Techniques for Movement Building
- Starting with People
- Communication Styles
- Dialogue
- Gathering Information
- Making Plans
- Police Brutality Teach-Out Town Hall Recording
- Ryan Henyard: Thank you for joining
- Flower Boi STL
- Community Organizing for Social Justice
- Taking Action to End Police Brutality | What’s next?
- Take Action
- Learn and Listen
- Have Discussions
- Community Guide: Facilitate a Conversation in Your Community
- Take Care of Yourself
- Additional Resources from the Police Brutality in America Teach-Out
- Police Brutality Teach-Out Town Hall
- Share your feedback!
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews for the online course on Police Brutality in the United States on Coursera. The course has received positive reviews overall from users. One key aspect that many users liked was the course's in-depth coverage of the topic.Pros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of the topic
- High-quality videos and lectures
- Well-structured course materials
- Engaging discussions and assignments
- Opportunities to connect with other learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be biased
- The course could benefit from more diverse perspectives
- The course may be too basic for those with prior knowledge on the topic
- The course may be emotionally taxing for some learners
- The course may not offer actionable solutions to the issue of police brutality
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The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States....
